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E7Y72A Overview
E7Y72A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring an 8-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of 128 TB with comprehensive RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10) to ensure data protection and high availability for enterprise data center and virtualization use cases.
The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM pre-installed, expandable up to 64 GB. Connectivity options include a 10GbE network port, 2 LAN ports, and USB 3.0 support, while expansion capabilities, redundant cooling, and redundant 500W power supply contribute to its robust design for demanding applications.
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E7Y72A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 128 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization
- Product Name
- E7Y72A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
E7Y72A Use Case
Accelerate Mission-Critical OLTP Databases with E7Y72A-HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Fld Int Drv Encl
In a global e-commerce environment, IT architects deploy the E7Y72A-HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Fld Int Drv Encl to expand storage by up to 240 high-capacity drives. This field-interconnected drive enclosure delivers sub-millisecond latency for mission-critical online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads and real-time analytics. Benefit: Achieve 35% higher transaction throughput, 99.99% application availability and predictable performance under peak demand—while maintaining a low total cost of ownership.
Optimize VMware vSphere Consolidation with E7Y72A-HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Fld Int Drv Encl
A financial services firm consolidates 200+ virtual machines onto its 3PAR 8000 platform by integrating the E7Y72A-HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Fld Int Drv Encl. By pooling 576 TB of LFF capacity across multiple enclosures and leveraging thin provisioning, the team reduces stranded capacity by 15% and sustains 100,000 IOPS for VDI and business-critical applications. Benefit: Lowered datacenter footprint, reduced power/cooling costs, and simplified capacity growth planning.
Enable Cost-Effective Backup & Archive Tiering with E7Y72A-HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Fld Int Drv Encl
A healthcare organization implements the E7Y72A-HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Fld Int Drv Encl as a low-cost disk tier for nightly backups and long-term record retention. Integrated with native 3PAR snapshots and asynchronous replication, the drive enclosure meets strict HIPAA retention requirements and supports sub-30-minute recovery-time objectives (RTOs). Benefit: Streamlined compliance reporting, minimized backup windows and optimized storage economics for archival data.
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Product Comparison Table 
| E7Y72A |  K2Q37B |  Q0E98A |  H6Z25B |  Q2S15A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 128 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 64 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 750W | 500W | 500W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | E7Y72A Enterprise Storage System | K2Q37B | Q0E98A Enterprise Storage System | H6Z25B Storage Solution | Q2S15A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 29 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Imtiaz Ahmed
4
Solid construction and easy integration.
O
Oliver Reeves
4
No compatibility issues.
R
Rasmus Pedersen
5
Reliable storage performance.
D
Daniel Cooper
4
Satisfied with deployment.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Field-Installable Drive Enclosure (SKU: E7Y72A)?
The HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Field-Installable Drive Enclosure (SKU: E7Y72A) is a 5U expansion chassis that adds up to 24 large-form-factor drives to HP 3PAR 8000 series storage arrays.
How many drives can the E7Y72A enclosure support?
The enclosure supports up to 24 LFF (3.5-inch) SAS, NL-SAS, or SATA drives per chassis.
Which drive types are compatible with this enclosure?
The E7Y72A supports LFF 3.5-inch SAS, NL-SAS, SATA HDDs and SSDs in any combination.
Is the HP 3PAR 8000 LFF enclosure compatible with existing 3PAR 8000 arrays?
Yes, it integrates seamlessly with all HP 3PAR 8000 series arrays via dual 6Gb/s SAS connectors.
What connectivity interfaces does the E7Y72A use?
It provides dual 6Gb/s SAS ports for high-speed data transfer and path redundancy.
What performance improvements can I expect?
Up to 12 GB/s aggregated bandwidth per enclosure reduces I/O bottlenecks and accelerates workloads.
How do I install the HP 3PAR 8000 LFF drive enclosure?
Mount the 5U chassis in a 19″ rack, connect power and SAS cables, then configure within the 3PAR Management Console.
Can I mix SSDs and HDDs in the same enclosure?
Yes, you can use hybrid configurations with SSDs and LFF HDDs across all 24 bays.
What are the power and cooling requirements?
Dual hot-plug power supplies (100–240 V AC) with N+1 redundancy and front-to-rear airflow cooling are required.
How is the enclosure managed?
Management is performed through HP 3PAR OS using the 3PAR Management Console for provisioning, monitoring and reporting.
What advanced data services does it support?
It supports thin provisioning, deduplication, compression and snapshot technology via HP 3PAR OS.
What are the chassis dimensions and weight?
The enclosure measures 5U high × 19″ wide × 17.5″ deep and weighs approximately 80 lbs when fully populated.
Does the E7Y72A offer high availability features?
Yes, it includes dual SAS paths and dual power supplies for non-disruptive upgrades and continuous operation.
What warranty and support options are available?
HP provides a one-year limited warranty with optional Proactive Care and Foundation Care service upgrades.
Where can I purchase the HP 3PAR 8000 LFF Field-Installable Drive Enclosure?
You can buy SKU E7Y72A through authorized HP resellers or the HPE online store with global shipping options.